Veterans Corner Oneida Sylvan Beach

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Canastota

Canastota American Legion Auxiliary will hold its 4th Annual Octoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 1-4 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. The event features music, food and raffles.

The Canastota Memorial VFW Post 600, 3835 Canal Road conducts Bingo every Friday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Progressive Bonanza, 2 - 60/40 Share the Wealth, pull tabs. Snack bar with food and refreshments. They sell all kinds of flags. For more information call 697-5105.

The Canastota American Legion Auxiliary Unit 140 will meet 7 p.m. at the post home, South Peterboro St., on the third Wednesday of each month, September through June.

The Canastota Memorial VFW Post 600 will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the post home, 3835 Canal Road, Canastota, every first Tuesday of the month.

The Canastota American Legion Post No. 140 Membership will meet on the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. The Canastota Executive Board will meet on the fourth Thursday of every month at 7 p.m.

Cazenovia

The Cazenovia American Legion Post 88 has flags for sale at the Cazenovia Chamber of Commerce. These are high quality flags made in the USA. They are polyester with hand sewn stars. Prices are $28 for 3x5 foot and $35 for 4x6 foot. They also have cemetery flags for $5 and parade flags for 50 cents available. Requests for additional flags may be made by email to amerleg88@yahoo.comor by contacting the American Legion Post 88.

Chittenango

The William H. Cain American Legion and Auxiliary, 707 Mohawk St., Chittenango will meet at 7:30 p.m. every third Monday of the month.

Munnsville

Munnsville American Legion will serve a fish fry each Friday from 5-8 p.m. The cost is $10. Other items will be available. The public is welcome to attend.

The Munnsville American Legion meeting for Legion members will be held the second Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the post home.

Munnsville American Legion Wing Night every Wednesday beginning at 5 p.m.

The Legion will cater any birthday party, anniversary, small reception or any other event. Formore information call 495-6593.

Oneida Legion Post 169 will hold a chicken barbecue on Sunday, Oct. 16 beginning at noon. Donation is $10.

Oneida Legion kitchen is now offering 50 cent wings on Mondays. Call 363-0337 for more information.

Wedding on a shoe string? The Oneida Legion can provide low cost weddings with everything from the ceremony-with an officiant to catered receptions along with cakes and music. For more information, call and ask for Debbie, 363-0337.

Sherrill

The Sherrill American Legion will meet the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the post home.

The Sherrill American Legion Auxiliary will meet the second Thursday of everymonth at 6:30 p.m. at the post home.

The Sons of the Sherrill American Legion will meet the secondWednesday of everymonth at 6:30 p.m. at the post home.

Smithfield

The Veterans Memorial in Smithfield still has memorial bricks available. For more information on purchasing a brick contact Rita Zophy at 264-1571, or rzophy@yahoo.com, or contact Don Logan at 684-9328 or 225-5001.

Sylvan Beach American Legion Post 1153 will have live music Saturday, Oct. 15 with Bernie Clarke and the Rhythm Sharks from 7-10 pm

Stink& Drinkwill be held Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m.

Early Bird dinner will be held Friday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. Reservations must be paid by Oct. 24. Sign up at bar or call 762-4797for reservations.

50 cent wings are available every Sunday from 2-7 p.m.

Legion Post regularmeetings held the secondMonday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

SAL meetings are held the second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m.

Sylvan Beach Auxiliary meets the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Legion Riders meet the third Thursday of themonth at 6 p.m.

For more information visit www.SylvanBeachPost1153.org

Syracuse

The VA has immediate openings for volunteer drivers to transport veterans to medical appointments. Candidates must pass amedical exam, undergo a successful background check, have a valid driver’s license, hold a safe driving record and carry current auto insurance. People interested in becoming a driver should con- tact Bill Gleason, the DAV recruiter at the VA Hospital, Syracuse. Call 425-6750 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. or 425-4343 any time.

Utica

The CNY Veterans Outreach Center has launched the first everVeteransHomelessness Prevention Demonstration Project (VHPD). The VHPD project is a pilot collaborative initiative by HUD, the Department of Labor (DOL), and the Veterans Affairs (VA) to explore innovative early interventions to help prevent veteran homelessness. While it assists all qualified veterans, the program is targeted to service members returning from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. VHPD assistance is focused on maintaining or accessing stable housing, health care and employment services, either directly or through referral to community resources including: Financial assistance, supportive services, access to VA Health Care Benefits and education and Employment Opportunities. The CNYVeterans Outreach Center was formed to provide and conduct charitable educational, social, and housing services for veterans and their families in need. The Veterans Outreach Center was developed by an Iraqi War veteran who realized there was a lack of services for veterans in Upstate New York. The center serves on average 300 veterans and their families a month. Other services available at the center include: food pantry, access to clothing and household items, outreach, internet access, advocacy and connection to VA benefits. For more information about the VHPD program or the CNY Veterans Outreach Center contact the project director at 765-0975 ext. 2.

Vernon

The American Legion William Russell Post 404 will be hosting the ThirdAnnual “Lunch of Thanks” for the patients, residents, families and staffat the Syracuse VA Hospital on Saturday, Oct. 8. Donations of food, beverages, and supplies from members of the community will be greatly appreciated. For more information, contact Post 404 at (315) 8294404. The Legion Auxiliary will meet at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Legion home, West Seneca Street. The Sons of Post 404willmeet at the Legion on the second Monday of every month. The Legion Veterans will meet at Post 404 at 6:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month.

Verona

The Auxiliary of the Verona Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 6811 will meet the third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Verona VFW, Spring Road.